A fine quality Georgian bow fronted mercury stick barometer. Choice burr walnut case veneers. The original cistern cover with an ebonised finial. Stepped mouldings to the case pediment and convex bevelled glass to the main dial. Twin vernier scale adjusters to show rise/fall in pressure via twin knobs below. A long thermometer scale in bone/ivorine with the original flat mercury thermometer. An elegant Georgian bow fronted barometer circa 1825.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that has been set and calibrated. Personal delivery, please contact us for a quote.
Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA593488
Description
A fine quality Georgian bow fronted mercury stick barometer. Choice burr walnut case veneers. The original cistern cover with an ebonised finial. Stepped mouldings to the case pediment and convex bevelled glass to the main dial. Twin vernier scale adjusters to show rise/fall in pressure via twin knobs below. A long thermometer scale in bone/ivorine with the original flat mercury thermometer. An elegant Georgian bow fronted barometer circa 1825.
fig 1. Georgian Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Stick Barometer
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